Many startups' sole purpose is to develop something only to be bought out. Then they go and start something new. I would not be surprised if that was Tidal's goal all along... to be bought by Apple.
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Apple in Talks to Acquire Jay Z's Streaming Music Service Tidal
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Many startups' sole purpose is to develop something only to be bought out. Then they go and start something new. I would not be surprised if that was Tidal's goal all along... to be bought by Apple.
The problem is that Apple will grossly overpay for this. The only reason Apple is considering making this purchase is for the worst reason to do so in the first place. They are willing to take a loss to placate to certain demographics and in their eyes get into the "subculture". I would love to see the apple beats balance sheet...
Absolutely. Also depends on the market share of Apple Music + the acquired company.
With Spotify, the result would be absolute monopoly and I doubt it would be allowed.
With Tidal though, unsure.
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Why does Apple need Tidal to offer lossless music? That is one exclusive Tidal doesn't have. If Apple wanted to offer it they could reach a deal with the music labels fairly easily, I'm sure. Question really is, if Apple buys Tidal will it go all-in on lossless audio or will it put Jay-Z on the Apple payroll, assign Tidal's exclusive licenses to Apple Music, and shutter Tidal?
Hip-Hop, pop and R&B are the language of the youth. Turn to any modern hits radio station and see for yourself. Apple executives are mostly old, white men and likely couldn't care less. I mean, have you seen how Eddy sways to hip music when he's demoing on stage?
It's also why they had a young, trendy, black woman demo the revised Apple Music during WWDC. Rap is how one targets the youth and future generations, and Apple is in the business of big business.
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Apple: Jay Z, we can offer you stock and cash for Tidal. In addition, we'll throw in millions of 3.5mm headphone jacks we have no further use for.
I don't listen to their music, but you do realize you just listed 3 of the most popular artists on the planet, right?
Sounds like a good move to me. In buying Tidal, Apple would get:
1. Access to high quality lossless audio streaming. (this will also be an opportunity to push their Beats headphones brand)
2. They will have Dr. Dre, Jimmy and Jay-Z on their team which will make them a very powerful force in the music industry. Having Jay-Z's next album (or the long rumored duet album with Beyonce) exclusive to Apple would be a HUGE advantage. Not to mention, access to the music catalog from other artist which Tidal has exclusive rights to.
1. Access to high quality lossless audio streaming. (this will also be an opportunity to push their Beats headphones brand)
2. They will have Dr. Dre, Jimmy and Jay-Z on their team which will make them a very powerful force in the music industry. Having Jay-Z's next album (or the long rumored duet album with Beyonce) exclusive to Apple would be a HUGE advantage. Not to mention, access to the music catalog from other artist which Tidal has exclusive rights to.
Dear Apple,
I realize that after I hand you my money in exchange for a product or service you're free to do with it whatever you see fit, but please, PLEASE stop giving it to rappers.
I realize that after I hand you my money in exchange for a product or service you're free to do with it whatever you see fit, but please, PLEASE stop giving it to rappers.
Why do you care where money goes? I would certainly rather see it go to rappers and other musicians rather than crooked politicians.
Yeah, you're officially old and are completely irrelevant to society. You may sway in your rocking chair in peace, now.
Hey buddy. People don't have to like the same thing that you like. Based on your language you must be a RAPPER too! Cause that's what they do. They are motivated by hate. They hate da police, they hate women, they hate LGBT, and they also hate each other. Calm down my friend. One day you will also become a mature person (or old as you said) and you will realize that hate is not a good thing.
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You don't understand sarcasm...
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Apple shouldn't buy it, they should focus on making better products
Great news only closer to having Lossless audio to come sooner to Apple Music and yeah Tidal was a big fail and Jay-z thought a high price streaming was a win lol than talking **** about Apple.
(d) this plays into Apple's rumored decision to forgo 3.5mm headphone jack for lightning - I asked in another thread what would be the advantage of lightning when all of Apple's music is standard quality. Tidal sort of answers that question nicely. Probably leading to tiered Apple music plans. $9.99 for standard. $14.99 for hifi. $14.99 standard family. $19.99 hifi family.
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i wish you could have thought about one more thing: whether your comment would mean anything to others.
This isn't about the streaming service. It's about talent acquisition.
i hope this happens. i like both tidal and apple music. i like the way tidal puts emphasis on video and some of their exclusives. i like being able to tell siri to play music. if apple can absorb tidal in a way that makes my music experience better, i am all for it.